Driver assist systems
Braking and stabilising systems Overview
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ESC helps to stabilize the vehicle in borderline situa-
tions (e.g. when the vehicle starts to skid). ESC
brakes the individual wheels to maintain the direc-
tion of travel.
flashing - ESC is engaged
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
ASR helps to stabilize the vehicle when accelerating
or driving on low-grip roads. ASR reduces the drive
power transmitted to the wheels when the wheels
spin.
flashing - ASR is engaged
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
ABS helps maintain control of the vehicle during
emergency braking. An ABS intervention is noticea-
ble by pulsating movements of the brake pedal.
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
MSR helps to keep control the vehicle when down-
shifting or abruptly decelerating, e.g. on an icy road
surface. If the drive wheels lock, MSR increases the
engine speed. As a result, the braking e
Index
A
ABS Functionality
120
Troubleshooting120
ACC124
Automatic stop and start124
Distance adjustment124
Functionality124
Indicator light124
Interruption of cruise control125
Lever124
Operation124
Restriction125
Setting in Infotainment125
Troubleshooting125
Accident data recorder167
Active steering assistance DSR
120
Adaptive Cruise Control see ACC
124
AdBlue135
Check136
functionality136
Indicator light136
Refilling136
Safety14
standard135
tank capacity136
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